Retrenchments: Getting to yes - how to successfully consult

Health and Safety in the Workplace: Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) - Pending Amendments

Small town Regional Court ruling has big-time environmental liability consequences for a company director

The long-standing yet seldomly relied upon director liability provision – section 34(7) in the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (NEMA) – finally bared its substantial teeth in a court order that was handed down by Magistrate RM Nkuna on 21 September 2023 in the Phalaborwa Regional Court against Southern Sky Hotel and Leisure (Pty) Ltd (Southern Sky), the previous owner of the Hans Merensky Hotel, Golf and Spa and its sole director, Shamira Rinderknecht (Rinderknecht).

Drone operations in South Africa: An overview of the legal landscape

In recent years, South Africa has embraced drone technology, with both hobbyists and commercial operators leveraging its potential. Drones, technically known as remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) or unmanned aircraft (UA), are transforming various industries, including mining, agriculture, construction, environmental monitoring, emergency response, real estate and infrastructure inspection. In light of this, it is necessary for both private and commercial operators to understand the laws governing drone usage in South Africa to ensure safe and legal operations. Below is a brief overview of the current legal landscape.

Mental health and workplace safety: Evolving employer responsibilities under occupational health and safety

Mental health is increasingly recognised as integral to workplace safety. While physical health has traditionally been a focal point for health and safety practitioners, key legislation and regulations, such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA) and the South African National Standard (SANS) 45001, address the impact of mental health on employee well-being.

Webinar recording | The Advent of eTIMS Addressing the pain points

Our CDH Kenya team held an exclusive insightful discussion on the Advent of eTIMS: Addressing the pain points.

Building a community: A step-by-step guide to township establishment in Johannesburg

Township establishment involves the process of converting land, usually farmland, into a township by opening a township register. This township register maps out the land into streets and individual erven (smaller parcels of land) according to an approved general plan.